“Disappointing to see comments I made to the Telegraph on women in sport now taken completely out of context,” she said. “Was making the point that there is a sport or type of physical activity out there for all women.”

In the interview with the newspaper, Ms Grant said: “There are some wonderful sports which you can do and perform to a very high level and I think those participating look absolutely radiant and very feminine such as ballet, gymnastics, cheerleading and even roller-skating.”